Is Optiver a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Optiver have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 83 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Optiver employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Optiver now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Optiver .

Does Optiver pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Optiver with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 83 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.9% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Optiver.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Optiver?

79% of Software Developer employees at Optiver would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 12% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Optiver with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 2.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Optiver?

Trader (98) , Software Engineer (67) , Quantitative Trader (29) , Software Developer (23) , Software Engineer(Internship) (18) , Junior Trader (17) , Trading Intern (14) , Quantitative Researcher (13) , Quantitative Trading Intern (13) , Intern (10) , Quantitative Analyst (10) , Derivatives Trader (9) , Quant Trader Intern (9) , Engineer (7) , Quant Trading Intern (7)

What are the pros of working at Optiver according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay (they'll almost always beat any competitor)" ((in 57 reviews)); "Smart colleagues who are very hardworking" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good benefits but all come with sacrifices" ((in 31 reviews)); "+ good compensation" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good salary and other beneficts" ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Optiver according to real employee reviews?

"Can be stressful and long hours" ((in 28 reviews)); "Experience entirely dependent on your team and direct manager" ((in 19 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 9 reviews)); "The best idea does not win here, office politics does." ((in 6 reviews)); "High pressure, we need to trade with high" ((in 5 reviews))

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4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(83 total reviews)

63% positive business outlook

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4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.6

Diversity & inclusion

Software Developer employees have rated Optiver with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 83 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Optiver is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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83 reviews

5.0

Jul 13, 2025

Fast-paced, rewarding, and intellectually stimulating

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Optiver offers an incredible environment for growth, with smart colleagues, a strong focus on collaboration, and a culture that values ownership and impact. The compensation is competitive, the benefits are excellent, and the company supports continuous learning and innovation.

Cons

The pace can be intense, and expectations are high. It's not a place for those who prefer a slow or highly structured corporate environment.

4.0

Apr 23, 2025

good place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was good and the people were smart

Cons

The hours can be long

4.0

Feb 16, 2025

Great Colleagues, Varying Quality of Managers

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with hIghly intelligent and motivated colleagues on interesting problems.

Cons

Varying management styles can handcuff your ability to progress on projects

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